From Matthew Perry’s life to gripping thrillers : This week’s OTT highlights

From the untold chapters of beloved Friends star Matthew Perry’s life to gripping crime dramas and thought-provoking social narratives, this week’s OTT releases promise a compelling mix of entertainment. Featuring inspiring true stories, suspenseful thrillers and offbeat comedies, the latest line-up offers something for every viewer. Here’s a look at what’s worth streaming this week.

The One About Matthew Perry

Anchored by testimonies from Matthew Perry’s sister Mia Perry Bowick and his lifelong best friends, the three-part series features unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family’s private archive. The series traces his journey from rising comedic star to the man the world still loves as their favorite Friend. It includes memories from his creative collaborators and friends who adored and supported him are woven with candid new details on his private struggles. The series, directed by Emmy winner Mary Robertson, will release on October 27 on Netflix.

Chaar Yaar

Set against the gritty and vibrant backdrop of early-2000s Mumbai, the series follows four friends, Jay, Tony, Saahil, and Sameer. When a desperate decision, driven by their circumstances and ambitions, takes them down an unexpected path, their ordinary lives spiral into a dangerous world of crime, gangsters, and high-stakes heists. The eight-episode series is directed by Vinay Waikul and written by Sambit Mishra and Saurabh Sawant released on Prime Video on Friday.

Legend of the White Dragon

American independent superhero film “Legend of the White Dragon” is directed by Aaron Schoenke and Sean Schoenke. The film is available on Lionsgate Play and Amazon Prime Video.  

Dorothy

Written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film stars Keerthy Suresh in the titular character, while Sananth and Rishikanth play the lead roles. The film, which received mixed reviews, explores transgender experiences, queer love, and gender identity, challenging rigid social norms and conventional masculinity in rural Tamil Nadu. The film available on Netflix from Friday.